February Newsletter

2016 School Hours and Bell Times

École St. Paul 429 Ross Haven Drive Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3P3 780-799-5760

1st bell 2nd bellClasses start Recess Recess Ends Lunch Recess Classes resume

8:50 8:55 10:35 10:50 12:20 – 12:40 12:40 – 12:58 1:00 - 3:30

EEP/Premiers Pas Morning Group Afternoon Group Kindergarten Morning Group Afternoon Group

8:55 - 11:45 12:40 - 3:30 8:55 - 11:45 12:40 - 3:30

Principal’s Message Dear families, February always proves to be a busy month even though there are less actual days at school. Attendance is extremely important; teachers are assessing students for the term 2 and students are finishing work for their Student Portfolios. Report cards will be sent home March 10th with Student Led Conferences on March 14 and 16th. Thanks to Mrs. Bev Pierce our FNMI Liaison who has recently planned two oral storytelling opportunities for our grades 1’s and 2’s. On Feb. 3rd we have FNMI dancing presentations as well as a school wide performance by Angela Gladue at 2:30 pm. Parents are welcome! Ash Wednesday and the 1st day of Lent is Feb. 10th. Please attend our liturgy at 2pm if you are available. Following the liturgy is the Black History Month Fashion Show. There will also be a presentation of some African Canadian contributions to society and a dance presentation by 2T. The next Parent Teacher Council meeting is on Feb. 17th. Babysitting is always provided. Please join us! Our PTC is planning another fabulous family Valentine’s Dance on Feb.11th beginning at 6:30 pm. Dance Tickets can be purchased in advance from the office for a chance at an Early Bird Prize pkg. On Feb. 19th we encourage all staff and students to wear pink in recognition of Pink Shirt Day (Feb. 24th) We encourage everyone to openly express that “Kindness is one size fits all”. We all have the capacity to spread kindness and that is the underlying philosophy behind the anti-bullying movement. Science Fair Club is underway! Thank you to Mme Nelson and Mr. Munro for supporting students through this “club” format. Students will be ready to present their projects to staff on March 7th. March 17th is the District Science fair at Holy Trinity High School and the Wood Buffalo Science fair will be held April 15th. We are beginning to plan our annual Carnaval d’hiver happening in early March. We are asking that families send in rinsed 2 Litre milk or juice cartons. These cartons become ice blocks to build our château de glace. Thank you in advance! the day of March 9th and, 2) prepare the maple syrup in the milk kitchen so it can be tasted by students as “la tire” during the afternoon. Please contact Mme Fidler if interested in helping. The Carnaval d’hiver day is amazing! Students do not have school from February 22 to February 26, as teachers will be attending Professional Development workshops in our city then attending Teacher’s Convention in Edmonton. Happy Family Day on Feb. 15th. I am hoping everyone gets in some quality family time! Have a fabulous month of February! Mme Fidler

February 2016

Tansi, Feburary 3rd, Ecole St. Paul will be having a special presenter teaching our students grade's 4-6 traditional and HipHop / Pow Wow Dance. Miss Angela Glaude represents Papaschase and Frog First Nation. Angela was dancing at the age of 6, began b-girling (brake dancing) and has been blessed to be able to perform, teach, and travel to many cities through out Canada, and US. Please join our school for a school wide performance at 2:30pm. Great month of February, All my Relations, Bev Pierce, FNMI Liaison

News from our FNMI Liaison. Lots of Programs you may want to attend at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre!!! Free Programs Tutoring for Ages 7-13, and 14-20 On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-5:45pm All Welcome. Craft Time with Treasure Cooper. Come and learn technique's using different textiles. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm Local 1935 Metis Association hosts Bingo on the First Saturday of every month FOR FIRST NATIONS, METIS, INUIT PARENTS: Traditional Family Parenting- Monday, February 8th, from 9am-3pm, at Nistawoyou Friendship Centre Lunch will be provided Please contact Bev Pierce for more information [email protected] or 780-799-5745 Must be complete a registration form.

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Our  Kindergarten  French  classes  are   collecting  4L  plastic  milk  jugs  for  their  igloo   this  year.    Could  you  please  rinse  them  and   bring  them  to  our  school  for  Mme  Renee’s   kids  to  enjoy  

RECONCILIATION  REGISTRATION   For  those  parents  who  missed  the  registration  evening,  all  the  information  is  posted  on  the   parish  website  under  Sacraments  -­‐  1st  Reconciliation:http://www.stpaulparishwb.com/1st-­‐ reconciliation/    The  forms  can  be  downloaded  and  dropped  off  or  emailed  it  to  the  parish.     Also,  most  parents  did  not  have  a  copy  of  their  child’s  baptism  certificate  and  need  to  email   or  drop  it  off  to  the  office.      

This  is  just  a  reminder  that  parking  in  the  bus  loop  is  not   allowed  during  school  hours.     Please  be  respectful  of  this  rule  as  it  is  about  the  safety  of   our  students.    

February 2016

Celebrating Black History Month Every year in February, we are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of African Canadians, past and present. We take this contributions done so much and awesome

time to celebrate the many achievements and of African Canadians who, throughout history, have to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate nation it is today.

During Black History Month, Canadians can learn about the experiences of African Canadians and their important role in the community. At École St Paul, we will will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 10th, following our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. There will be a presentation of some African Canadian contributions to our society, a fashion show and a dance. Families are invited to attend!

PARENT  VOLUNTEER  NEEDED!!!   1)  Busy  Bees  on  Thursday  mornings  -­  parents   laminate,  cut  and  prepare  materials  for   teachers,  take  down  or  prepare  bulletin  boards,   etc.     2)  Bottle  Recycling  once  a  month  -­  the  parent   picks  up  our  bottles  from  the  C  CAN  along  side   the  school,  loads  bottles  and  deposits  them  the   bottle  recycling  depot.     Any  interested  parents  can  call  or  email   Mme  Fidler    

February 2016

Our  school  will  be  taking  part  in  the   Winter  Walk  Day  on  Feb.  5th.    It  is   sponsored  by  the  Alberta  Medical   Association  and  Ever  Active  Schools.    Parents  are  welcome  to  join  us  for  the   last  half  hour  of  the  day,  as  we  walk  at   the  back  of  the  school.    Please  have  your   children  dressed  accordingly  

Counsellor’s  Corner   Our  focus  for  February  is  KINDNESS  …   The  counselling  universal  support  in  classrooms  will  include  activity  ideas  for  teachers  to   implement  at  grade  level,  a  school  wide  bulletin  board  (“Acts  of  Kindness”),  and  class  lessons   as  needed.  The  goal  is  to  help  students  become  more  aware  of  doing  acts  of  kindness  and  of   their  feelings  of  gratitude  when  they  experience  pleasant  activities.  We  will  strive  to  be  givers   of  kindness  throughout  this  month  and  beyond!!     Please  discuss  the  virtue  of  kindness  with  your  child(ren)  and  encourage  them  to  extend  “acts   of  kindness”  at  home.    Talking  about  their  good  deeds  encourages  self-­‐reflection  and  helps   bring  meaning  to  actions.  Reinforcement  of  the  kindness  habit  comes  with  practice...  Whether   it’s  helping  a  neighbour,  making  a  get-­‐well  card  for  a  sick  friend,  or  simply  inviting  someone   new  to  sit  at  the  lunch  table  at  school,  there  are  many  free  and  easy  ways  kids  can  help  create   a  kind  &  peaceful  world     Joni  Stryde  

Throughout  the  month  of  February  and  March,   St.  Paul  School  will  be  promoting  the   #MyActiveFamily  campaign.  It  can  be  hard  to   get  motivated  to  bundle  up  to  go  play  outside   during  the  long,  cold,  winter  months.  We  want   to  celebrate  those  of  you  who  are  getting  out   there!  Share  photos  of  you  and  your  family   getting  outside  and  staying  active  this  winter   using  the  #MyActiveFamily  via  any  social  media   website  and  join  the  many  other  Albertans  who   are  doing  the  same.  Don't  forget  to  email  your   photos  to  Mme.  Mandy   [email protected]  so  that  they  can  be   shared  on  our  school  television!      

February 2016

EEP Open House EEP Open House for children who are attending EEP in the 2016-2017 School Year March 9 and 10, 2016 - St.Martha School April 7 and 8, 2016 - Sister Mary Phillips School April 21, 2016 - St.Anne School April 28, 2016 - St.Gabriel School April 22, 2016 - Father Beauregard School (AM Only) April 22, 2016 - Father Turcotte School (PM Only) April 14, 2016 - St.Paul School (French Immersion and English programs available) May 5 and 6, 2016 - St. Kateri School May 11, 2016 - Good Shepherd School A few weeks prior to your child's Open House a school representative, from the school you have registered at, will call you. They will make an appointment time for you and your child to attend the Open House. At this appointment you will meet the classroom teacher, Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and the Principal of the school. Your child will have fun rotating center to center for a quick check of their developmental milestones.

Kindergarten Open House Kindergarten Open House is coming up soon! If your child is born between March 2, 2011 - March 1, 2012 then they meet the age criteria for entering Kindergarten in 2016-2017 School year and are encouraged to come to our Kindergarten Open House Come spend some time in our programs, meet the teachers, educational assistants and the principal. Generally you would like to allow yourself one hour for your tour.

Kindergarten Open Houses will be held at ALL of schools on: Friday April 22 8:30 - 12:00 1:00 -4:00 Please feel free to come meet the classroom teacher, principal and educational assistants at these open house times. No appointment is necessary.

February 2016

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to: Omar Elsayed

Marc Durieu

Victor Cremonesis

Emmanuel Duguay

Danika McCann

Nevia Delorey

Zoe Soffo

Jacob Fitzgerald

Emily Hefferan

Hailey Canning

Julia Kurpiel

Toyosi Adeyemi

Ryler Saul

Christian Bracho

Grace MacDonald

Sophia Aldaco Murayama

Kennedy Kalinin

Leoul Tsegaye

Ebube Okocha

Dominic Doucet-Hollett

Jide Ukaigwe

Kayla Cameron

Ben Fitzgerald

Shayleen Murphy

Colby MacNeil

Summer Snooks

Phillip Botzev

Landon Pond

Exyn LaRocque

Justin John Ramos

Sydney Powell

Naiyah Mensah

February 2016

English Language Award: This award goes to the student who makes a great effort or shows improvement in his/her reading and writing in English Language Arts

English Language Arts Awards for January EEP – Adam Eros Kindergarten – Peyton Kooistra 1R – Arpan Pachauir / Patrick Fouego 2P – Makayla Poirier 3D – Peyton Young 4/5A – Hermoiney Failog 5/6M – Daniella Manayon

APPLE AWARDS FOR January

Ami du Français: This award goes to the student who makes a great effort to speak in French. Ami du Francais –for January Premiers Pas am – Kaeson Thompson Premiers Pas pm – Ella Lalonde Maternelle am – Avery Terry Maternelle pm – Owen Bugg 1D-F – Toyosi Adeyemi 1S-F – Marya Thornhill 2T-F – Raychell McFadyen 2/3J-F – Danielle Oke 3T-F – Emma Hancock 4N-F – Keira Stevens 4P-F – Sidney Kolmel 5M-F – Summer Snooks 5K-F – Abigayle Saunders 6P-F – William Crawford

Apple Award: This award goes to the student who is always positive towards being physically fit and eating healthy.

PP am – Carter Hickey

2/3J-F – Halla Petipas

PP pm – Chloe Zubel

3D – Aija Paquette

EEP – Hayden Doyle

3T-F – Ella Gill

Kinder Eng – Ethan Bellows

4N-F– Keira Reddy

Kinder FR am – Zachary Zimmerman

4P-F – Kevin Rodriguez

Kinder FR pm – Robert Gonzalez

4/5A– Cole McLaughlin

1D-F – Kaydan Magson

5M-F – Lauren Huber

1S-F – Noah Keating

5K-F – Nate Downey

1R – Jenna Hunt

5/6M – Cole Collier

2P – Ayden Harden

6P-F – Michelle Oke

2T-F – Victor Cremonesis

February 2016

We are beginning to plan our annual Carnaval d’hiver happening in early March. We are asking that families send in rinsed 2 Litre milk or juice cartons. These cartons become ice blocks to build our château de glace. Thank you in advance!

Pink Shirt Day Bullying in any form is unacceptable and everyone has a role to play in promoting healthy relationships and preventing bullying. Our school will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day on Friday, February 19, 2016. You can participate in creating a welcoming, caring, respectful, safe and inclusive environment by: wearing a pink shirt; tweeting a photo of yourself using #albertapink; and learning more about why Pink Shirt Day started and other ways to get involved.

Fort McMurray Youth Soccer OUTDOOR INFORMATION OUTDOOR 2016 REGISTRATION INFORMATION: • REGISTRATION WILL RUN FROM FEBRUARY 9th – March 31 ANYONE WHO WISHES TO REGISTER AFTER WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST (THERE IS A $50 LATE FEE PER PLAYER FOR REGISTERING PAST THE DEADLINE). • Check out our website (on Feb. 9th) : www.fmyouthsoccer.com 780-791-7090

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FNMI Oral Story Telling Grade 2

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FNMI Dancing

Hot Lunch Wok Winter Walk 3pm Box

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Grade 3 Who do Grade 3 Who do Ash Wednesday you tell Program you tell Program Liturgy 2:00 Black History Fashion Show to follow

Hot Lunch Boston Pizza

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PTC Meeting 7:00

Hot Lunch Jugo Pink shirt day Juice Funtastic Friday

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Valentines Dance 6:30 – 8:00 Grade 4 Who do Grade 4 Who do you tell Program you tell Program

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Family Day No School

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Atco presentation Grade 5

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Teachers’ Convention No School

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